LIGHT Divisional Cavalry and Low-Intensity Conflict Reconnaissance
Abstract
This monograph discusses the need for the light infantry division to have a divisional cavalry squadron to collect Information for operations in a low-intensity conflict. Although the light division is considered to be the best force to employ in a low-intensity conflict, its austere structure limits its ability to complete all low-intensity conflict operations. Analysis shows that the light infantry division is most suited for conducting counterinsurgency, noncombatant evacuation, and peacekeeping operations. Human intelligence (HUMINT) is currently the primary form of information available to the light infantry division when conducting these operations. The information collection requirements for these operations can be defined by using the 25th Infantry Division's S2 Guide to a Low intensity Conflict. The light Infantry division has two organizations specifically designed to collect HUMINT Information; the military intelligence battalion and the cavalry squadron. The nine light infantry battalions can also collect this information. Each of these units have specific capabilities. The division can best collect Information by the combined efforts of the military intelligence battalion's long range surveillance detachment (LRSD) and interrogation teams, the cavalry squadron's two air troops and one ground troop, and the light infantry battalions. Because of the need to collect information with aerial and ground assets, the division needs a cavalry squadron for operations In a low-intensity conflict. Low-intensity conflict, Light cavalry, Light infantry division operations short of war.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 13, 1991
- Accession Number
- ADA258097
Entities
People
- John M. Stawasz
Organizations
- United States Army Command and General Staff College